The Essen Room - Pikesville

The pastrami Reuben was warm and moist. Simply delicious. The complementary pickle bar was a nice surprise. There was an unusual surge of customers and our waiter, Ray, handled it well by himself. Very professional and congenial.

The Essen Room is the closest you will come to a New York (kosher style) Jewish Deli restaurant in Baltimore. Sandwich sizes are humongous (I had the beef tongue and it melted in my mouth) and they have a huge selection of pastries. Their hamentashen are the sizes of footballs I have never seen that before! When you go, be prepared to pay New York prices, however...

2nd back within the last couple weeks. Got the delicious corned beef on rye with deli mustard last week and went back today for a pastrami on rye both melt in your mouth. Yes, might be on the pricier side of things, HOWEVER, they are big portions and it’s quality. And don’t forget the pickle bar! Great and friendly service too! Brought it back to the office and people were around my desk, jealous, asking where I got my pastrami from. I had to shoo them away!

Delicious corned beef, chopped liver. Service is another story. They need more help.

Great food. A little high priced. Drove from WV and we will be back.